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CHIROPRACTIC, A MANUAL HEALTH PROFESSION

Chiropractic is a health care profession specialized in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. It treats mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly of the spine, and also focuses on biomechanical and neurophysiological repercussions on the body.
In addition, chiropractic takes into account biopsychosocial factors and their impacts on health.
Chiropractic is recognised by health authorities in France and in more than 40 countries around the world.

HISTORY
CAREER

PATIENT-CENTRED TREATMENT

Chiropractors are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. They treat mechanical pathologies, whether real or perceived, of the musculoskeletal system, especially pathologies of the spine. They can also treat their biomechanical and neurophysiological effects. Chiropractic treatment takes into account biopsychosocial factors that may impact health.

ESSENTIAL MANUAL TREATMENTS

Chiropractic addresses the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and any other related tissue. Practitioners use conservative treatment methods and primarily manual techniques including chiropractic adjustments, specific joint manipulations of the spine, the hips and peripheral joints.

A MANUAL THERAPY RECOGNISED AROUND THE WORLD

“Chiropractic is one of the most popularly used forms of manual therapy. It is now practised worldwide and regulated by law in some 40 national jurisdictions.” World Health Organization, 2005

For seniors

who refuse to suffer and want to keep an active lifestyle and enjoy their daily lives

women

For women at different life stages

FOR WHO IS CHIROPRACTIC FOR?

Stressed people, teenagers, pregnant women, sedentary workers, athletes, elderly, children, menopausal women, active seniors… At all stages of life, chiropractic can help you improve your everyday comfort and life quality.

For children or teenagers

whose parents want to look after their growth, sports activities or posture during school hours

For adults

whose professions include difficult, repetitive, sedentary, or stressful work, with lifestyles and habits that provoke pain

For amateur or professional athletes

who want to reduce pain and accelerate their recovery
WHAT DOES CHIROPRACTIC TREAT?

The chiropractor first verifies the complete medical history during which the patient describes his/her different pathologies or health problems. The chiropractor then conducts a clinical examination including orthopaedic and neurological tests.

If chiropractic meets the patient’s needs, the chiropractor will suggest a treatment.

The main reasons for consulting a chiropractor are:
  • Pain
  • Accidents
  • Injuries
  • Shocks
  • Improving capacities
  • Optimising performance
  • Enhancing everyday comfort

CHIROPRACTIC: A RECOGNISED PROFESSION THAT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE

2002

Chiropractic is recognised and legalised in France

2011

Chiropractors become the only professionals besides medical practitioners who are authorised to make spinal manipulations without a medical opinion

2011

 INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) evaluates and highlights the potential effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for acute or subacute low back and neck pain

Reduction of lower back, back and neck pain due to prolonged sitting

Improvement of mobility of upper and lower limbs

Relief of muscle tension and improve everyday well-being

An alternative to pain and anti-inflammatory medication and surgery for certain disorders

Advice on posture and rehabilitation

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